RFB&D offers several different types of playback equipment. Each piece has specific operating directions, but there are some general tips that apply to all portable and desktop devices.
Device use:
- All portable players can be connected to external speakers for whole class lessons.
- All players, desktop and portable, can be connected to headphones for individual listening.
- Two-way and six-way splitters can be purchased to allow multiple students to use a playback device simultaneously.
Device storage:
- After cleaning the machines and headsets, place the players back in the original packaging or in a container with padding to cushion the machines during storage.
- Store all equipment, including adapters, in a secure, cool, dry place such as a locking cabinet.
Device tracking:
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Create a unique number or code for each piece of equipment and label each device. This will allow you and your students to quickly reference a particular device.
Device maintenance:
- Between each use, be sure to clean all headphones with an alcohol swab. For nighttime storage, wrap the cord loosely around the headsets and place them in a plastic bag.
- Wipe machines with a soft cloth to keep dust particles from entering the CD lens area.
- To keep the buttons from getting sticky, clean them with a damp cloth.
- Check the manufacturers' directions for battery charging and be sure to follow them.
- Periodically check www.rfbd.org for equipment firmware updates.